Historical mysteries often feature women who challenge the limits of their time. In this session, authors discuss creating strong female sleuths in period settings and the research and storytelling challenges that come with writing historical fiction while keeping characters compelling and believable.
Creating and Weaving Subplots
Subplots give a story depth, texture, and emotional resonance. Kelly Oliver and Richard Helms explore how to design secondary storylines that strengthen the main plot rather than distract from it. This session focuses on using subplots to reveal character, raise...
